The Consorzio di Bonifica Pianura di Ferrara announces the 2025 edition of the Giorgio Ravalli, Matteo Giari, and Giuliana Mazzotti Graduation Awards, aimed at recognizing academic commitment and applied research in fields relevant to the Consortium's activities.
The competition is open to graduates who have earned a master’s degree and defended their thesis in 2024 or 2025. Each award includes a scholarship of €3,000.

Giorgio Ravalli Graduation Award
This award is dedicated to theses addressing topics such as soil protection, water resource management, and environmental or hydraulic engineering, with a particular focus on territorial planning and project design. Theses offering innovative, sustainable, and practically applicable solutions in the field of land reclamation and hydraulic safety are especially valued.

Matteo Giari Graduation Award
This award targets research focused on environmental protection and biodiversity, water and ecosystem quality, or the relationship between human activities and natural habitats. It aims to support scientific studies that contribute to environmental conservation, with particular attention to the territory of Ferrara and its environmental features.

Giuliana Mazzotti Graduation Award
This award is intended for theses exploring public communication, civic engagement, and citizen participation in institutional decision-making processes. Eligible areas include administrative law, sociology, political science, institutional communication, and other disciplines that help strengthen dialogue between public institutions and local communities.

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 December 2025.
For more information and to download the application form, please visit: www.bonificaferrara.it